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A*nnouncemea2??f marriages and deaths, and notices of a religlom character, are respectfuIlT solicited, and will be jj&sertedgratla, SS?BSBAY HORNING, DEC. 17, IS74 The County Tax Union. ,. We are requested to invite attention to the fact that the regular quarterly meeting of the Andereon County Tax Union will occur on the first Monday in January next. Business of in tereat and importance will be presented for con? sideration, and it is hoped there will be a full attendance of delegates. Only a few of the sub? ordinate Tax Unions have as yet returned ros? te? of their members, and Hate of tax-payers and voters, as revuired by the County Union. Delegates are requested to furnish these lists at the.'January meeting. "The' aims and objects of this organization should be kept steadily in view by the tax-pay? ers. A complete, thorough and compact organ" ization should be constantly maintained for the next two years, in order to give encouragement and support to every measure of practical re? form in the administration of the State govern? ment. The promises of reform and the fulfill? ment of these pledges are not exactly one and the same thing, and unless the tax-payers keep always on the alert, ready to sustain correct measures and vigilant to denounce, the sem? blance of dishonesty, the weight of their influ? ence will not be felt as it should in the redemp? tion of our beloved commonwealth. We can never safely disband until surrounded by indu-! bitable evidence that honesty and economy are | once again securely in possession of every de? partment of the government. Augusta and Hart well Railroad. A meeting-of the Directors of the Augusta and Hartwell Railroad was held in the city of Augusta last week, to consider the indebted? ness of the company and devise some plan of settling with its creditors. Col. F. E. Harrison? President of the Road, presided over the meet? ing, and stated the objects in view, which, be? sides adjusting old claims against the'eorpo. a ?on, included an effort, to secure additional subscriptions of stock, and to ascertain the true status of the question of State aid to assist in building the road. Under the charter, the State of Georgia was to guarantee endorsement to the amount of $5,000 per mile on their bonds, but the Legislature subsequently re? pealed the act granting State aid to railroads, except where vested rights had been obtained. Tbe main point for determination at this time is whether this corporation had vested rights, tinder contracts heretofore made. These mat? ters were discussed at length, and committees I were appointed to procure additional subscrip? tion of sto?k, and plans arranged for an early settlement with tbe creditors. The opinion was expressed that the acceptance of the char? ter by the company, and entering into contracts for grading and building ten miles of the Boad, had already secured vested rights, which enti? tled the corporation to State aid. This is a moot question, however, which we presume will require a judicial decision before it is final? ly determined. On motion of Col. R M. Bucker, it was resolved that the annual meet? ing of the stockholders be held in Augusta on the second Tuesday in May next. Annual Session of the Grand Lodge. The annual communication of tbe Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Caro lib.- was held in Charleston on Tuesday and Wednesday, 8th and 9th inst. There was a full representation of subordinate Lodges, and the session was entirely harmonious and pleas? ant The address of the Grand Master, Gen. J. B. Kershaw, was an able document, clearly elucidating the business transacted during the term of his office, and reporting the progress { and condition of the craft within this jurisdic- J tion. He made eloquent and touching alia- j sions to the death of his predecessor, Robert I S. Brans, and likewise to the late Grand Secre tary, B. Bush Campbell, both of whom died since the last session. In conclusion, Gen. Kershaw declined a re-election as Grand Mas? ter, and tendered his warmest thanks and grat? itude to the craft for the great courtesy and kindness always received at their hands, bid? ding one and all an affectionate farewell. Among tbe numerous matters of interest before the Grand Lodge, we would mention the reception of a letter from the Grand Lodge of Louisiana extending thanks for the aid rendered that jurisdiction by the Masons of ?this State, during the suffering entailed by the floods last spring, Bro. Henry Bufet, of Charleston, submitted a just and ehuborate eulogy in memory of B. Bush Campbell, l*te Grand Secretary, which was adopted unanimously. A committee of three >?as appointed to prepare a suitable tri? bute to R. S, Brun9, Fast Grand Master, which will be published with tbe proceedings. pThe various reports of committees were in? structive and interesting, showing a steady, healthy progress in this jurisdiction, and that this ancient and honorable fraternity was never more flourishing than at the present time. The following officers were elected to serve the Grand Lodge the ensuing year, viz: James A. Hoyt, of Andereorr, Grand Master. Wilmot G. DeSaussure, of Charleston, Dep? uty Grand Master. B. W. Ball, of Laurens, Senior Grand- War? den. A. T. Smythe, of Charleston, Junior Grant? Warden. John H. Honour, of Charleston, Graud Treasurer. Charles Inglesby, of Charleston, Grand Sec? retary. Rev. W. S. Bowman, of Charleston, Grand Chaplain. The installation of the officers elect took place on Wednesday evening, after which the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form. The Election of Circuit Judge. The moat exciting event before the Legisla ' tare has been the election of a Circuit Judge for ! the Charleston District, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Judge Graham. The election was held on Friday last, when the contest was narrowed down to a choice be? tween Hon.- J. P. Reed, of Anderson, Mr. Elihu C. Baker, of Darlington, and W. J. Whipper, (colored,) of Barnwell. Mt\ Reed , was the favorite candidate of Gov. Chamberlain and his warmest supporters ; Baker is the law ! partner and brother-in-law of Senator Whitte more, and received the full strength of that wing of the Republican party which is repre? sented by Whittemore and his gang. Whipper was put forward as the representative of the colored race, and his friends foolishly endeav? ored to create sympathy on account of color and race. The Conservatives did not propose a candidate, and reserved their strength to sus? tain the best and most available man for the position. Such was the situation of affairs on the night preceding the election, when a caucus was held to discuss the merits of the several candidates. We are unable to give the proceedings of this eaueua in detail. Stffiee lk to say, the candi? dates were required to appear before the meet? ing, and each one gave expression to his views and opinions. Mr. Reed announced himself as thoroughly identified with the Republican party, and his determination to work for its success. But the most notable speech of the evening was made by Gov. Chamberlain, who strongly denounced the aspirations of Baker and Whipper, and earnestly advised that Mr. Reed should be elected as the most competent and upright of those named for the position. He regarded Mr. Reed as a Republican, a man of superior ability, and thoroughly qualified ? for the office, which should be filled with the best talent and character that the party could command. His denunciation of Whipper was scathing and effective, wherein he declared that neither in ability, legal learning or integ? rity was Whipper equal to the position. It was a bold and defiant speech, in agreement with his pledges of reform, which, to adopt his own expression, he was determined to translate into action. This conduct of the Governor was severely condemned by those of his own party not sympathizing with genuine measures of reform, but it had the effect of rallying to his support a strong minority of Republicans, I while the Conservatives were prompt to sustain his position. The result was to save Charleston from the ignominy and disgrace likely to ensue from the election of Whipper, and to give them a judicial officer who is pledged to no party or clique, but determined to maintain the scales of justice with an even hand. The election of Judge Reed has more than an ordinary meaning, therefore. The failure of Gov. Chamberlain rendered it certain that a majority of the Legislature would refuse to be governed by the principles set forth in his in? augural address, and a repetition of shameless corrnption would be next in order. His de? cided victory signifies that, with the aid aud assistance of the Conservatives, the Governor can rally a sufficient number to prevent any unjust legislation and augment the prospect of genuine reform. It proves also that the Con-1 servative members are necessary to sustain Gov. Chamberlain whenever he proposes to do right, I and this will tend to increase their influence in shaping legislation during the next two years. The successful candidate is one of the most prominent citizens of Anderson, which renders it unnecessary to give any sketch of his active and busy career. He has been engaged in the practice of law for upwards of thirty years, and bis success during that period is the best evidence of his ability and fitness to discharge the duties of a Circuit Judge. The grave re? sponsibilities of his position are second only to that of the Governor, and we confidently be? lieve that Judge Reed will scrupulously main? tain the integrity and honor of the judiciary. The Election of Judge Reed. The Charleston Newt and Courier refers to the election and its plain signification in the following style: For the victory that was won the people | must thank Gov. Chamberlain, as well as the j minority in the Legislature. The Conserva? tives felt that some lawyer of high standing at the Charleston Bar should have been rained to the bench ; that a judicial election should not be made a question of party politics. But they could not elect such a candidate as would have been their first choice; and it was the part of wisdom to vote for the one candidate, or those who could be elected, who had most to recom? mend him. That was their plain duty to their constituents, and they did iL Gov. Chamber? lain, in public and in private, fought against the election of Baker and Whipper. Neither persuasion nor menace served to drive him from the position he had deliberately taken. The first fight which the Chamberlain admin? istration has made is won, and there is not an honest man in South Carolina who has not to? day a far better and a far higher opinion of Gov. Chamberlain than he had a week ago. In one striking instance the word has ripened into action. Judge Reed, although a native and lifelong resident of the up-country, will be no stranger in Charleston. A kindly welcome awaits him here, and we have confidence that he will, on the bench, prove himself to be able, incorrup? tible and just. The Columbia Phoenix speaks of the result as follows: This election was regarded as a test of the power and influence of the administration, which had warmly taken up Mr. Raed as the most unexceptionable of the candidates who were presented, judged by the standard of the reform policy marked out in the Governor's inaugural message. The first Judicial District and the city of Charleston are to be congratu? lated upon the election of this gentleman* While he may not be altogether the Judge of their choice, yet amongst the men who can be promoted to office in the present condition of South Carolina, he stands amongst the firat in talent, character, attainment and general fitness for the positiou to which he has been chosen. He is in the vigor of life, was for eighteen years the Solicitor of the Northern Circuit, is known for his assiduity in business aud devoted to the profession of the law, and is possessed of good talents and frank, earnest manners. Elected on the reform programme of the pres-1 ' ent administration, he will have the incentive of the task of recommending it to the accep? tance of the people, and carrying out its be? hests practically in his Circuit. We trust, as we hope, that he will make an acceptable mag? istrate, vigorously sustain the reform policy, and add to his own reputation. I ? It fe positively reported that ex-Gov. Mo j sea, on the last day he was in office, pardoned I some twenty convicts out of the penitentiary; and it is further reported that pardons for grand larcenies could be bought on that day for one I dollar each, and others in proportion. Our Columbia Correspondence. Columbia, S. OL, Dec. 12,1874. It is a very difficult matter to send you the news of the week in the shape of a letter, without to some extent repeating what has been seen already by your readers. Some two weeks ago the people of South Carolina felt hopeful of better things from the able and manly inaugural of Gov. Chamberlain; but many, and some of them who were the most hopeful, have already begun to doubt his>abili? ty to carry out his professions. The indica? tions are that he is surrounded by a ring of Radical extremists, whose influence is against everything tending to reform. Theae, more conscious of the means by which they were hoisted into power, have arrayed themselves against the Governor and his reform measures, hoping thereby to maintain their bold upon the treasury and throat of South Carolina. Of course the Governor has around him a number of friends, but it is generally acknowledged, even by his warmest supporters, that without the assistance of the Conservatives, all his efforts for reform will be abortive. This transposition I of parties presents the curious anomaly of the pfcrty which pat him in power going back npon j even his first, utterances, and the party which opposed him so bitterly supplying the place of the deserters. A good deal of hope was enter? tained that the Independent Republicans would combine with the Conservatives, they being under obligation.", to the latter, who were in? strumental in placing them in power, but such a hope is dead now, even in the breast of the most sanguine; like the dog, they have re? turned to their vomit, and feeling doubtful of their political status, they have become very ultra, in order to reinstate themselves into their party. An Independent Republican the other day when the Liquor License Law was under dis- j cussion in the House, advised his party to be careful; that it was opposition to liquor which lost to the Republicans the States of New York and Massachusetts, and tbey had better learn a lesson from these States, and go in at once for whiskey. The bill passed the House, and provides that the County Commissioners of each county may grant license to any person outside of incorporated towns and cities, on payment of from fifty to seventy-five dollars. On Wednesday, Leslie and Keith made very bitter partisan speeches, evidently looking to the election of Judge on the following Friday, in which tbey called on their members to stand by their party for party sake, and alluded to past measures and men in very bitter terms The test vote was taken and stood, Republi? cans, 75; Conservatives, 32. Thus ended the days work, aud with it ended all hopes of re? form, unless it comes from another source than the combination of Independents and Conserv? atives; such a hope is- now a myth of the past. It is not possible for one who is not particu? larly informed to conceive of the vast amount of thieving rascality which has been carried on under the former administrations. For in? stance, at the last session a claim for committee room rent for $1,000 was rendered by Mr. Harr dy Solomon. Upon examination it was found that the room had never been nsed as a com? mittee room, but had been used as lodgings by one of the delegations. Also, a claim by the same party for $1,300 for stationary, when it was ascertained to have been spent for liquor and cigars. These are fair specimens of tbe claims that have been presented, and paid by the tax-payers of the State. The Conservatives have had no power to stop them heretofore, but if Mr. Chamberlain will help to pat a stop to these abominable practi-! ces, it makes no difference what his motives are, let the people not refuse to help. Under the circumstances the good people of South Carolina would be justifiable in co-operating with the devil himself, if-by so doing tbe insa? tiate cormorants which have so long preyed upon the very life-blood of the citizens of this State could be brought to punishment. The election for Judge of the 1st Circuit took place on Friday, the 11th inat., and all the powers of the several parties were concen? trated in this fight?it being generally conced? ed that which ever party (the administration or the ultra wing) that won the fight would control the legislation of the present session. Strange an it may appear, it was unquestiona? bly a fact, that upon the little election of Judge, in the little State of South Carolina, rested the political future of United States. Should Mr. Chamberlain succeed, reconstruc? tion would be considered a success, and should he fail, it would be a failure, and with its fail? ure would come tbe attending consequences. Were it not that South Carolina was the bone of contention, and her suffering people would hai,e to suffer even more than they have en? dured, in the light of the above it might seem better in tbe future that the Governor should fail; but such a thought is not to be enter? tained an instant, for it is the duty of the Conservatives to stand up for reform, let it come from what soever party it may. A great deal of excitement prevailed when the joint assembly went into the election, and the exact result could by none be foretold. When the calling of the roll was completed, Reed had 73, Whipper 56 and Baker 18; but changes commenced to be made immediatelyi and when the vote was announced, Mr. Reed stood 103, Whipper 40 and Baker 10. Thus ended the first great victory of reform over corruption for this Legislature. Not much business was transacted in either House after the election. In the Senate, a bill was introduced by Mr. Bowen regulating tbe rate of interest and fixing it at seven per cent., except in cases stipulated in writing, when not raoro than twelve per cent, may be charged. Both Houses adjourned over until Monday next. 4 SENTINEL. ? The Columbia Phoenix, in an article on lynch law, revives a bit of history pertaining to this section of the State: "The circuit of the original Capt. John Lynch was at the foot of the mountains, in the upper part of l'endleton district, in this State, where, a long time ago, the settlements were thin and turbulence pre? vailed. His administration of justice was j shaped by his surroundings. He was the au thor, as Mills informs us, of 'the famous law j called by his name, of very notable effect," and his name, with those of Gen. Andrew Pickcns j and Gou. Robert Anderson, placed among the eminent men of his section. Wo suppose that he is the original Judge Lynch. He was after? ward known in Mississippi, and perhaps in Tennessee, and his soul still hovera about, and, i like John Brown's, keeps marching on." 1 Masonic Elections. At the regular communication of Hiram Lodge, No. 68, A. F. M., held on Monday night, December 14th, the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: John B. Moore, W. M.; S. H. L?ngsten, S. W.; J. Baylis Lewis, J. W.; F. C. v. Borstel, Treasu? rer; David S. Taylor, Secretary. An extra communication will be holden on to-morrow (Friday) evening, when the officers will be in? stalled by M. W. Bro. James A. Hoyt, Grand Master of South Carolina. Belton Lodge, No. 130, A. F. M., has elected the following officers to serve the ensuing year: L. E. Campbell, W. M.; E. M. Griffin, S. W. ; H. C. Erskine, J. W.; G. W. Cox, Treasurer; W. F. Sutherland, Secretary. The installation takes place to-night. Personal. We had the pleasure of a call on Tuesday last from R. R. Hemphill, Esq., senior editor ofthat lively and interesting sheet, the Abbeville Me? dium. He is looking quite handsome, and bears little trace of the impression made by chilis and fever during the past summer. His business in our town was to gather material for the local columna of hie widely-disseminated journal, as the trade and business of Abbeville are entirely too dull to gratify his insatiate ambition in this direction. He is cogitating the propriety of writing a history of Anderson, including bio? graphical sketches of our most distinguished citizens, and giving due prominence to this lo? cality as the best cotton market in the up-coun? try. Of course, the publication of such a work would prove a great success, as it would con? tain the most brilliant thoughts and pithy ob? servations of his fertile imagination. ITEMS-EDTIORIAL AND OTHERWISE. ? The Philadelphia Chronicle accuses the Republican newspapers of having sadly dam aged the Southern trade of that city. ? Mr. John C. LeConte, son of Professor LeConte, formerly of the University of this State, died in San Francisco recently. ? A Madrid dispatch says that Mr. Cushing and the Spanish Government have made an amicable settlement of the Virginius controver? sy. ? The President has recently pardoned Je? rome and John Whisenant, of York County, who were convicted as Ku Klux three years ago and sentenced to five years imprisonment in the Albany penitentiary. ? Col. John W. Forney announces, on offi? cial information, that the British government assents to the proposition to recognize the Cen? tennial celebration of American independence, and that the Queen's Ministry has resolved to appoint commissioners to the exhibition. ? A New Orleans letter states that the city finances are in a deplorable condition, and over four thousand pieces of property have been sold during the past year for taxes. The rate of taxation has been enormous, in many instances as high as the valuation of the prop? erty. ? The Columbia Union-Herald says that folitics had little to do with the election on last riday, Araoug Mr. Reed's supporters we find 20 regulars, 17 independents and 36 democrats. Whipper received the votes of 7 independents and 40 regulars. Baker had the votes of 1 in? dependent and 17 regulars. ? The latest \iew9 from Vicksburg is to the effect that the city is quiet. The city buried ! fourteen private parties, and as many more colored persons. The citizens hold the jail and court house by advice of the supervisors, all except one of whom are colored. The ne? groes killed around the city number one hun? dred and fifty?forty-eight of whom were bu? ried in one field. ? The board of physicians who examined the condition of E. F. Stokes, who has so long been in jail in Greenville for alleged contempt of court, reported that there were no grounds for believing him of unsound mind. He was taken into Court again last week, and invited, once more, to comply with the order of the j Court. As usual he made no auswer whatever, and was remanded to jail. ? The New York Tribune says that Gov. Chamberlain, of South Carolina, has a chance to earn a national reputation for uprightness and patriotism by devoting himself resolutely [ to the task of restoring honest government to [ the State he now presides over. His opponents I in the canvass ask no more than an honest ad? ministration, and they have hastened to proffer him their most cordial support in case he is dis? posed to undertake it. ? During President Johnson's administra? tion, an act was passed to convene every Con? gress on the 4th of March. This act was con? tinued after President Grant came into office, and until after the meeting of the Forty-Second Congress in 1871. It was then repealed, and the Forty-Fourth Congress, elected: chiefly on the 3rd of November last, cannot meet until the first Monday in December, 1875, unless called together by President Grant, which is not likely to be none. ? Port Royal is certainly destined to be the great port of the South. In recent numbers of the local papers we observe evidences of ener? gy and business development unmistakably im? portant. The railroad company is extending by one thousand feet the already commodious wharf. When the addition is made the port will have twenty-two hundred feet of free dock? age, with twenty-two feet of water at low tide. Last week seven sailing vessels and two steam? ers cleared, with cargoes of cotton, lumber and naval stores valued at $375,000. Two thousand bales of cotton went to Liverpool and the rest to New York. The lumber shipped last year exceeded 12,000,000 feet. ? In the distribution of the President's an? nual message among the various committees of the House, on Wednesday last, the portion of it referring to the troubles in Arkansas was re? ferred to the select committee already existing on that subject, and that portion of the message relating to the troubles in Louisiana and the other Southern States, excepting Arkansas, was referred to a select committee of seven, to be appointed by the Speaker. This committee has not yet been appointed. It is very proba? ble that, after it has been appointed and organ? ized, it will proceed to take testimony through a sub-committee, or otherwise, in relation to the disturbed condition of affairs in Mississippi and Louisiana. Of course, any announcement of what has been or has not been determined is premature and unauthorized, so long as the committee itsel f is not actually in existence. ? A bill has been introduced into the House of Representatives by Mr. Trenholm, of Charles? ton, to provide for the redemption of the bills of the Bank of the State. By its terms the bills nre made receivable for taxes under the following conditions : First, any person whose lands have become forfeited for non-payment of taxes may redeem the same with the bills at their face value. Second, in the cases now Sending in court where tender of the bills had een made for last year's taxes, and such ten? der has been held to be legal, the holders may pay their taxes in such bills, provided they be endorsed by the judge by whom such bills may have been held to be legal. Persons holding bills who are not parties to any such suits, and who may desire to avail themselves of the ben? efits of the act and get their bills approved, can come into court. In all taxes to be here? after levied the holders of the bills are at lib? erty to pay one-tenth of their tax in the bills. The act further provides that in the cases en? umerated the bills shall be received only for county taxes, and directs the various county treasurers to make annual returns of the bills of the Bank received by them in accordance with the provisions of the act. i TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. T. D. KENNEDY, Local Editor. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. Ia regard to the new postal law, we would remind our j friends that newspapers now go through the mails free of ; postage in tho County where published, and tbat this part [ of the law took effect on the first of July last. On the . first of January next, publishers will be required to make pre-payment upon all newspapers sent beyond tbe limits I of the County, and it will be necessary to transact business ! on the cash system exclusively, as we cannot afford to give credit, under the circumstances. Subscribers beyond the limits of Anderson County will please observe the effect of this law, and make payment In advanee, or we shall da compelled to strike their names from the list when the time paid for has expired. BRIEF MENTION. Good work is being done on the streets in the eastern section of town, and soon they will be in an excellent condition. The genial spring-like weather which we had been enjoying for somo weeks past, was changed to freezing cold and wintry blasts on Tuesday last. The many new and handsome residences which have been erected in town within the last few months, are now nearly all occupied by their respective owners. We are requested to announce t hat the young ladies and gentlemen of Honea Path and vi cinity will give an entertainment on Friday evening, 26th inst., consisting of Charades Colloquys and Tableaux, interspersed with sacred, setimental and comio sorgs, accompa? nied by instrumental music The proceeds to be applied to the-improvement of the Academy. Admission, 25 cents. Last week we committed an error in saying that the German immigrants who arrived for Mr. B. F. Crayton were to be distributed on [ various farms in the County. We understand since that Mr. Crayton ordered them exclusive? ly for his own farm, which he proposes to cul? tivate on an improved system next year. Why not others follow his example and improve the agricultural system of the up-countrv f At the regular meeting of Deep Creek Grange, No. 251, Patrons of Husbandry, Dec. 5, 1874, the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: A. B. Bowden, W. M.; W. T. McGill, O.; E. J. Buchanan, jr., L.; Abram Bolt, S. ; John L. Jolly, A. S.; James M. Har? bin, C.; S. Newton Browne, Sec.; John A. Reeves, sr., Treas.; Wm. L. Hellams, G. K.; Mrs. Jane D. fteeves, Ceres; Mrs, E. C. Mc? Gill, Pomana; Mrs. E. G. Bowden, Flora; Mrs. Jane D. Browne, L, A. S. TSE BERGER FAMILY. This splendid and interesting troupe gave one of their entertaining performances in Ma. sonic Hall at this place on Friday evening last, which was much enjoyed by the large audience who were present. The music of the bells was as usual very fine, as was also that of the Sil? ver Cornet Band. The singing which accom? panied was very good, and the characters rep? resented and the comedies enacted well chosen. The Berger Family has a wide reputation as being one of the best musical troupes in the United States, and wherever they go attract large audiences. MEL O-DRA MA TIC CORPS. This organization of amateur performers propose giving a highly interesting and amu_ sing entertainment in Masonic Hall at this place on Monday evening next, consisting of the inimitable Vaudeville, "The Loan of a Lover," and the much admired melo-drama, "Slasher and Crasher." Music of the first quality will be rendered at intervals during the occasion, and the whole performance can? not fail to please those who may be fortunate enough to be present. The entertainment will be given purely for a charitable purpose. This corps, although lately formed within our midst, contains a number of ladies and gentle? men who have evinced on former occasions their proficiency in the art of the drama. We bespeak for them a crowded house. Admis? sion, 50 cents. Doors open at 7 and perform? ances to commence at 8 o'clock. DEATHS. It is with sadness wo record the death of Mrs. Mary Hammoud, consort of Mr. B. F. Hammond, which sad event occurred at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. S. Bleck ley, at about 2 o'clock p. m. on Monday evening last. Tho deceased was in the 62nd year of her age, and an estimable lady, beloved and re? spected by all who knew hor. The cause of her death was liver complaint, from which she had suffered for many weeks. Her remains were interred in the Baptist Cemetery at this place on Tuesday evening last. Our sympa? thies are with her bereaved relatives and friends. W? regret to learn from the Abbeville Press and Panner of the death of Mr. Joel J. Cun? ningham, a well-known citizen of that County, which occurred at his residence near Temple of Health on Tuesday afternoon, 8th inst., after a short illness, occasioned by injuries received from a fall only a few days before. Mr. Cun? ningham was extensively known to the citi? zens of Anderson, and was greatly esteemed for the sterling integrity of his character and the generous pulsations of an ardent nature. He resided in this town for several years in early life, and the friends of his youth retain and cherish the memory of a liberal, noble and self-sacrificing naturo, whoso deeds of kind? ness and generosity were never wanting to prove tbe fidelity of his professions. May the green turf press lightly o'er the grave which covers his manly form. SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. A serious accident happened on Saturday last, by which tho left arm of J. P. Reed, Jr., son of -our worthy townsman, Hon. J. P. Reed, was so badly shattered as to require immediate amputation. It seems that he wont out to hunt in tho mornirfg, and proceeded beyond the town limits, near Col. Cochran's plantation, and when crossing a fence on the side of the road, he went to set his gun down on the inside whon the hammer struck against a rail, dis? charging the contents of the gun into fils left arm above tho elbow, tearing away thenvusclo and ahout three inches of the bone. He got down from the fence, and a lady passing by hearing his cries, gave tho alarm. He was con? veyed honte as soon as possible, and several surgeons sent for,, who, upon examining the wound, declarod that tho arm would have to bo j amputated. Tho operation was performed by Dr. Nardin, assisted by Drs. Sharpe, Parkor and Symmes. He is now improving slowly, j and wo hope that ore long ho will be out of danger. Tho arm was amputated about two inches bolow the joint of the shoulder. He is a promising youth, and the favorite of all who know him, and it is to be hoped Jhat he will soon be restored to his family and frionds. We rogret to learn that little Willie Tolly, son of our osteoinod townsman, Mr. G. F. Tolly, mot with a sovere accident on Wednes? day, the 10th ult., by whioh his right thigh was broken. Ho was playing on a counter in the basement of his father's furniture storo, when ho fell off, tho counter falling upon his thigh and breaking it. Tho bone was soon re-set, and we are glad to learn that he is now doing well. I SHOOTING AFFRAY. We are reliably informed that a shooting affray took place near the residence of Dr. Gan? non, abont sixteen miles east of this place,, on Monday, the 30th November last, resulting in the seriously wounding of William Colley by one Charles Elrod, both white men. It appears that on this night both parties met at a corn shucking given at Dr. Cannon's, and on ac? count of an old grudge, Elrod, who was in? toxicated, began an assault upon Colley with a pistol. Colley, who was sober, ordered him to put up his pistol, saying that he desired no difficulty with him. Elrod advanced, and when Colley stooped down, he fired at him, the ball entering under the lowest point of tho left shoulder, and passing through the body, lodged in the right side. Upon being shot, Colley, still in a stooping posture, ran for some distance on his hands and knees. Elrod fired at him again, but missed him. Tho Wounded man was carried home, and surgeons sent for at once. They soon arrived, and fonnd no difficulty in extracting the ball, which was un? der one of the right ribs, near the outside skin. At last accounts Colley was slowly improving. Charles Elrod left the neighborhood, and ha* not been heard of since. In our opinion it is high time for onr legisla? tors to enforce the law in relation to the carry? ing of deadly weapons. -o The young ladies Fair and Supper for tho benefit of the Presbyterian Church, which was mentioned in onr columns a few weeks ago, will take place at Masonic Hall on Tuesday, 22nd inst. Admission, 25 cents. Children un? der fourteen years, free. THIS MARKETS. Anderson, Dec 16, 1874. The cotton market slightly depressed, owing to the recent decline in other market. Sales during the week amount to 752 bales, and prices range to-day from 12i to 13. Charleston, Dec 14. Cotton easy; sales 2,000 bales?middling 13} to 133. New York, Dec 14. Cotton very dull and unchanged?middling 14 to 14|. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, on Wednesday morning, Dec. 16,1874, at the residence of the bride's father, Hon. Wm. Perrv, by Rev. W. C. Smith, Mr. JOSEPH W. KEYS and Miss MARY V. PERRY, all of Anderson County. No cards. On Tuesday evening, Dec 2nd, at the resi? dence of the bride's father, by Rev. J. R. Earle, Mr. T. RICHARDSON, of Hart County, Ga., and Miss FANNIE L. BUKRISS, of Ander? son County. By the same, on Tuesday evening, Dec 8th, at the bride's residence, Mr. TIMMONS, of WiUtes County, Ga., and Mrs. M. E. HOL? LAND, of Anderson County. On Thursday evening, Dec 10th, by Rev. W. P. Martin, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. OLIVER M. HANNA and Miss SARAH CORDELIA ELROD, eldest daugh? ter of Adam Elrod, ail of Anderson County. On Tuesday morning, 8th inst., at St. Luke's Church, Newberry, by Rev. Ellison Capers. Mr. MERCER BROWN,of St. Louis, Mo.,and Miss MARY ARTHUR, of GreenviUe, S. C. On November 25th, by Rev. Mr. McMillan, Mr. R. M. JENKINS and Miss A. A. GAIL LARD, all of Anderson. County. A CARD TO THE PUBLIC. A Short Postponement of the Fifth Gift Con* cert. As manager of the gift concerts given in aid of the Tub lie Library of Kentucky, my position creates an important trust in behalf of the Public Library and the ticket-hold? ers of the fifth gift concert. Tho Public Library of Ken? tucky and the ticket holders are jointly interested In tho amount of the drawing. The larger the fund to be distrib? uted in gifts, the greater will be the gift awarded to each lucky ticket-bolder, and the more the amout realized by the Library. To have a full drawing is so manifestly to the interest of those interested, that, rather than hare a fractional drawing on the 30th inst., I deem it due to the trust confided to me by the ticket-holders and the Public Library of Kentucky, that a short postponement be made to enable me to dispose of the unsold tickets and have a full drawing. Though the very large amount now in bank would enable us to distribute handsome gifts, yet we should feel disappointed in this our last concert, should we be compelled to make a fractional drawing, however large. We have received so very large a number of letters from all parts of the country from those most largely interested, urging a postponement if all the tickets be not sold by the 30tn, that we feel strengthened in our sense of duty to tho ticket-holders and the Public Library, to make tho post? ponement. Under the circumstances, wc have determined, in the interest of all parties, to postpone the concert and drawing to Saturday, February 27, IS' 5, at wbi:h time the drawiug will positively take place ; and, as a guarantee of good faith toward ticket-holders, we pledge ourselves to refund to any ticket-holder bis money, upon presentation of his ticket, should the drawing fail to come off at the day now fixed. The past, we feel assured, will be sufficient guarantee to all interested that thsy wiU be fairly and honestly dealt with. Tho money paid for tickets is sacred? ly preserved against all contingencies until after the pay? ment of the gifts, after which the expenses are to be reim? bursed and tbe Public Library is to bs paid its profits. THOS. IS. BBAMLCTTE, Nov. 29, 1874._ _ Agent and Manager. GO TO TEXAS VIA THE LONE STAB ROUTE 1 (IxTUurATiovax asd Gbsut Nobtsbbjt a. S.) Passengers going to Texan via Memphis and Little Rock, or via Sbreveport, strike this line at Longview, the Best Route to Palestine, Hearne, Waco, Austin, Huntsville, Houston, Galveston and all points in Westean, Central, Eastern and Southern Texas. Passengers via New Orleans will find it tho Best Route to Tyler, Mineola, Dallas, Overton, Crocket, Longview and all points in Eastern and Northeastern Texas. This line is well built, thoroughly equipped with every modern improvement, including New and Elegant Day Coaches, Pullman Pal? ace Sleeping Cars, Westinghouse Air Brakes, Miller's Patent Safety Platforms and Couplers, and nowhere else can the passenger so com Eletely depend on a speedy, safe and comforta le journey. The LONE STAR ROUTE has admirably answered the query: " How to go to Texas 7" by the publication of an interesting and truth? ful document, containing a valuable and cor? rect map, which can be obtained, free of charge, bj' addressing the General Ticket Agent, International and Great Northern Railroad, Houston, Texas. District E. Fob 28, 1874 54 Ij $SF People Will Get Married, and most of us do not have but one chance, so do it up in style. Moreover, it is a poor compliment to your friends to invite them to your wedding with a shabby invitation. The invitation is your bow; it introduces the life of the new couple, and should be in the best style. Walk? er, Evans & Cogswell, Charleston, S. C, have all the finest styles of paper, cards, <fec, and execute the work in the highest style of tho art. Send to them for samples and prices. 2SJ~ The novelty of Charleston, S. C, for the next few weeks is the great reduction in prices of all kinds of Dry Goods, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Ac. at tho popular House of Ftjrohoott, Ben? edict *fc Co., who it is known, keep the largest and best selected stock of above named Goods at the lowest possible prices. Country orders entrusted to them are nlled with the greatest care and dispatch. If goods art not satisfacto? ry-, money will be returned. Samples sent on application. Remit per Express or Post Office Order, or goods will be sent C. O. D. All re? tail orders over $10 will be sent free of charge. A Friend in Need.?Dr. Wister's Balsam of Wild Cherry is a friend in deed. 'Who has not found it such in curingall diseases of the lungs and throat, coughs, colds, and pulmonary affec? tions, and "last, not least," consumption ? The sick are assured that the high standard of ex? cellence on which the popularity of this prepa? ration is basod, will always bo maintained by the proprietors. Williamston Male Academy. THE Exercise, of tho Williamston Male Academvwill co nmence FIRST MON? DAY in JANUARY, 1875. . W. L. MILLER, Priuoipal. Dec 17,1874 23 3